Each spot on the floor carries risk and reward equally, this guide does not assume close up shots-- due to their high percentage accuracy-- are better than long range shots. Ultimately, the quality of the shot is determined by your level of focus, confidence, stamina and mechanics at any given point in the game.

How comfortably and confidently you get a shot off is more important than where you shoot from. Be prepared to shoot every shot the same and forget both the misses and makes quickly.

The only way to build comfort and increase confidence is to never stop shooting. In practice after a few hundred jump shots. In games you struggle vs a tough defender or struggle, period.

One thing that doesn't change is the physics of a jump shot. Whether it's a layup, free throw or a long jumper, you need to spot up, eye the rim, get in your regular form, release the shot and follow through full-circle.

You need to be ready in any one of these scenarios to shoot with confidence. The goal of this guide is fundamental in nature. The best way to improve your muscle memory and your mechanics is by dominating individual shoot-arounds.

When trying any system or training to improve your shooting ability, always pick a spot or area on the court you want to master and the type of shot(s).

Vertical jump training only improve your shot selection AND you have a baseline to measure your progress against. Once you master a shot spot/type, move to the next area and repeat.

How comfortably and confidently you get a shot off is more important than where you shoot from. Be prepared to shoot every shot the same and forget both the misses and makes quickly.

Whether it's a layup, free throw or a long jumper, you need to spot up, eye the rim, get in your regular form, release the shot and follow through full-circle.

By choosing, you only improve your shot selection AND you have a baseline to measure your progress against. Once you master a shot spot/type, move to the next area and repeat.